7.27.2008

The term "ballet flats" is often used to describe round-toed flats with a little bow on it. They look more like ballet shoes for kindergarteners, not the pretty pointe shoes that ballerinas leap around in.

In the days before my rather short-lived shopping ban, I spotted this pair of flats for half-off at Target. I really like the summery print of the fabric, and with the pink faux-suede toe cap, it really does look like true "ballet flats." I wore them for the first time today with a retro-inspired outfit to drop off some things at the thrift store (which explains the short-lived nature of said shopping ban). Being forced to wear loose, flouncy clothing is the only silver lining to a case of exposure to poison oak during yesterday's outting.

Fruchtzwerg and Yulanda--Thanks! I did take some lessons as a wee lass, but it was less "fundamentals of ballet" and more just a bunch of little girls doing silly things. I actually hated it back then, but now I wish I stuck with it.

Ambika--that's why I also tried to stay out of Target, but I was there waiting for someone else to get their stuff and just couldn't help it.

When I saw the shoes at Target, I just knew I had to take the shoe shot. The rest came pretty spontaneously. It wasn't easy to hold still for the camera, but it was definitely fun.

I stumbled upon your blog quite randomly and am so glad I did...what an excellent site this is...I look forward to reading more in the future...but maybe I am slightly biased because I share your passions for social justice and a good bargain!By the way, the pictures in this particular post are quite stunning!

I have a Q b/c I was browsing the archives. Remember when you got the Pollini bag at DSW? Which one was it? I usually hit Pasadena but it seems like they don't usually have a ton of high end stuff. Do you remember which location? THX!

I love the slippers. Looking so stunning and fashionable. This one is perfect in this outfit mentioned here. Looking so polished and pretty. I would like to use them both inner side and outside of the home. So pretty it is. I will love them with my ladies denim shirt

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